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Severe thunderstorm watch: The conditions are conducive to the development of severe thunderstorms in and around the watch area. These storms can produce large hail and/or wind gusts around 60 mph.

Severe thunderstorm warning: Issued when a severe thunderstorm has been observed by spotters or indicated on radar, and is occurring or imminent in the warning area. These warnings usually last for a period of 30 to 60 minutes.

Tornado watch: Conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms and multiple tornadoes in and around the watch area. People in the affected areas are encouraged to be vigilant in preparation for severe weather.

Tornado warning: Spotters have sighted a tornado or one has been indicated on radar, and is occurring or imminent in the warning area. When a tornado warning has been issued, people in the affected area are strongly encouraged to take cover immediately.

That pavement is HOT! If you wouldn't walk on it barefoot don't make your pet. Save the walk for cooler evening or early morning temperatures, keep walks short and always watch for signs of distress in your pet. Remember they don't sweat the way people do and regulating their body temperature is much more difficult. HYDRATE make sure you carry your pet sufficient water supply too.

A parked car, RV or livestock trailer is no place for pets, quick errands can turn into unexpected long lines, long enough to send temperatures in your car soaring. If the outside temperature is 85 degrees the temperature in a parked car can reach 102 degrees in less than ten minutes. Within 25 to 30 minutes the temperature can pass the 120 degree mark, which can cause internal damage leading to stroke and even death. Please keep this in mind as you travel and vacation with your pets this summer.

For a happily ever after, ok you have set a wedding date to walk down the aisle with the love of your life, you have your bridesmaids and the groomsmen.

Think about that happily ever after, past picking out your china, the wedding and even the honeymoon. Think about the bigger picture and the plan for your future together, from joint checking, setting a budget and how to plan for savings and emergency funds when you budget. Talk about how you're going to coordinate benefits at work. Update all personal accounts with name and address changes. Notify the IRS, Social Security office, DMV as well as your human resource office at work. Coordinate finances with your new spouse so moving forward into a happily ever after is smooth and enjoyable.

One of the most important things is a protection plan! Make sure you have the proper amounts of disability and life insurance coverage in place so if something does happen you and your spouse will not be financially ruined. After all someone else is relying on you and your income. For free quotes on insurance please visit our new website and fill out a quote form, http://www.freedomagency.net or call 256-737-0011 today.

One of the most popular and easiest to follow budget plans for Newlyweds is the 50/20/30 plan. Have you used it?